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Recommended Chromatic harmonica types

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Tue, 09/05/2017 - 01:37
Laszlo Konyeczki
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Hello David,

Unfortunately the recommended chromatic Hohner Super Chromonica 270 Deluxe is not available anymore.

It is not produced in the future according my favourite musical instrument web store.

There are other models C48 or C64 available.

 

What type would you recommend for learning which sounds good and easy to play?

 

Best regards, Laszlo

 

 

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Tue, 09/05/2017 - 09:09
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Laszlo Konyeczki
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I chose C64 Chromonica

Hello David,

My local dealer recommended me the Hohner C64 Chromonica that you introduced in your video.

Well I hope I won't lose my way playing the 16 holes version starting on 5th hole. :-)

It sounds good so I like it very much. I like challenges.

It took me 4 years to buy a chromatic.

Best Regards, Laszlo

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Tue, 09/05/2017 - 09:25
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David Barrett
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Hello Laszlo. I found one

Hello Laszlo. I found one here...

http://harmonicaland.com/en/312-chromonica-deluxe-270-6311279876062.html...

I have not purchased from them before, but it only took my 5 seconds to find one. I think there's enough still on the shelf.

The 16 hole one is fine, but they commonly are a little bit more leaky (harder to play... more breath needed). I still recommend the Deluxe if you can find one, otherwise, sure, the 16 hole is fine.

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Tue, 09/05/2017 - 11:52
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Laszlo Konyeczki
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Hello David, Thanks, I order one...

Hello David, Thanks, I order one if only they deliver to Europe...until I use the 16 holed one.

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